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Gaea Girls
directed by Jano Williams and Kim Longinotto, 1952-; produced by Under the Sun (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002), 53 mins
Every Spring in Japan, young people have to decide their future. Many young girls are are setting their sights on a gutsy future - professional wrestling. Gaea is one such company that rears young wrestling hopefuls. The girls are expected to go through a grueling year's initiation, where they will have to underg...
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directed by Jano Williams and Kim Longinotto, 1952-; produced by Under the Sun (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002), 53 mins
Description
Every Spring in Japan, young people have to decide their future. Many young girls are are setting their sights on a gutsy future - professional wrestling. Gaea is one such company that rears young wrestling hopefuls. The girls are expected to go through a grueling year's initiation, where they will have to undergo severe physical training and hardship. This documentary follows the extraordinary transformation of young Japanese females, from timi...
Every Spring in Japan, young people have to decide their future. Many young girls are are setting their sights on a gutsy future - professional wrestling. Gaea is one such company that rears young wrestling hopefuls. The girls are expected to go through a grueling year's initiation, where they will have to undergo severe physical training and hardship. This documentary follows the extraordinary transformation of young Japanese females, from timid youngsters, into confident fighting machines.
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Field of Study
Sports Medicine & Exercise Science
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Under the Sun
Author / Creator
Jano Williams, Kim Longinotto, 1952-
Date Published / Released
2000, 2002
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Women, Wrestling, Business & Economics
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 BBC Worldwide
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Gaea Girls, Part 2
directed by Jano Williams and Kim Longinotto, 1952-; produced by Under the Sun (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002), 50 mins
Every Spring in Japan, young people have to decide their future. Many young girls are are setting their sights on a gutsy future - professional wrestling. Gaea is one such company that rears young wrestling hopefuls. The girls are expected to go through a grueling year's initiation, where they will have to underg...
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directed by Jano Williams and Kim Longinotto, 1952-; produced by Under the Sun (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2002), 50 mins
Description
Every Spring in Japan, young people have to decide their future. Many young girls are are setting their sights on a gutsy future - professional wrestling. Gaea is one such company that rears young wrestling hopefuls. The girls are expected to go through a grueling year's initiation, where they will have to undergo severe physical training and hardship. This documentary follows the extraordinary transformation of young Japanese females, from timi...
Every Spring in Japan, young people have to decide their future. Many young girls are are setting their sights on a gutsy future - professional wrestling. Gaea is one such company that rears young wrestling hopefuls. The girls are expected to go through a grueling year's initiation, where they will have to undergo severe physical training and hardship. This documentary follows the extraordinary transformation of young Japanese females, from timid youngsters, into confident fighting machines.
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Field of Study
Women's Studies
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Under the Sun
Author / Creator
Jano Williams, Kim Longinotto, 1952-
Date Published / Released
2000, 2002
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Topic / Theme
Women, Wrestling, Business & Economics
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 BBC Worldwide
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Athletes and Supplements: Perspectives From Industry, Academia, and the Real World
written by Trent Stellingwerff, Ronald J. Maughan and Louise M. Burke, fl. 1990-2017, American College of Sports Medicine; presented by Louise M. Burke, fl. 1990-2017, Trent Stellingwerff and Ronald J. Maughan; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 1 hour 56 mins
The use of dietary supplements by athletes and non∼athletes alike is widespread all around the world. Unfortunately, many of the supplements currently on the market are not supported by evidence of either efficacy or safety. Athletes and Supplements: Perspectives From Industry, Academia, and the Real World provi...
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written by Trent Stellingwerff, Ronald J. Maughan and Louise M. Burke, fl. 1990-2017, American College of Sports Medicine; presented by Louise M. Burke, fl. 1990-2017, Trent Stellingwerff and Ronald J. Maughan; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 1 hour 56 mins
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The use of dietary supplements by athletes and non∼athletes alike is widespread all around the world. Unfortunately, many of the supplements currently on the market are not supported by evidence of either efficacy or safety. Athletes and Supplements: Perspectives From Industry, Academia, and the Real World provides an overview of the process of bringing a supplement to market, evaluating the evidence on its safety and efficacy, and educating at...
The use of dietary supplements by athletes and non∼athletes alike is widespread all around the world. Unfortunately, many of the supplements currently on the market are not supported by evidence of either efficacy or safety. Athletes and Supplements: Perspectives From Industry, Academia, and the Real World provides an overview of the process of bringing a supplement to market, evaluating the evidence on its safety and efficacy, and educating athletes regarding its use. Among the topics covered: Bringing a sports nutrition product to market ∼ intersection of business and science Dietary supplements: assessing the evidence of safety and efficacy Educating athletes about the use of supplements.
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Field of Study
Sports Medicine & Exercise Science
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Healthy Learning
Author / Creator
Trent Stellingwerff, Ronald J. Maughan, Louise M. Burke, fl. 1990-2017, American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher
Healthy Learning
Topic / Theme
Sports medicine, Athletes, Nutritional supplements
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Healthy Learning
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Warrior Games: The US Paralympic Military Program’s New National Competition
presented by Kevin deWeber, fl. 2011; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 49 mins
Sponsored by the U.S. Paralympic Military Program, the very first Warrior Games were held in May 2010 in Colorado Springs. Warrior Games: The US Paralympic Military Program’s New National Competition provides an overview of this event—the Wounded Warrior Athletes, the sports, the injuries, and the winners—in...
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presented by Kevin deWeber, fl. 2011; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 49 mins
Description
Sponsored by the U.S. Paralympic Military Program, the very first Warrior Games were held in May 2010 in Colorado Springs. Warrior Games: The US Paralympic Military Program’s New National Competition provides an overview of this event—the Wounded Warrior Athletes, the sports, the injuries, and the winners—in a highly pictorial exposition. In compelling fashion, the video details how the Warrior Games came about and what technological advanc...
Sponsored by the U.S. Paralympic Military Program, the very first Warrior Games were held in May 2010 in Colorado Springs. Warrior Games: The US Paralympic Military Program’s New National Competition provides an overview of this event—the Wounded Warrior Athletes, the sports, the injuries, and the winners—in a highly pictorial exposition. In compelling fashion, the video details how the Warrior Games came about and what technological advances enabled many of the athletes to participate.
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Field of Study
Sports Medicine & Exercise Science
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Healthy Learning
Author / Creator
Kevin deWeber, fl. 2011
Publisher
Healthy Learning
Topic / Theme
Disabled populations, Physical disabilities, Sports, Sports medicine, Acupuncture
Copyright Message
Copyright ©2011 by Healthy Learning
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Resistance Exercise: Effects on Resting Metabolism, Body Composition, and Weight Management
written by Wayne Westcott, American College of Sports Medicine; presented by Wayne Westcott; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 59 mins
Resistance Exercise: Effects on Resting Metabolism, Body Composition, and Weight Management presents an overview of research-based information on the effects of resistance exercise on muscle, metabolism, and fat. The DVD places special attention on the practical application of safe, sensible, effective, and time-e...
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written by Wayne Westcott, American College of Sports Medicine; presented by Wayne Westcott; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 59 mins
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Resistance Exercise: Effects on Resting Metabolism, Body Composition, and Weight Management presents an overview of research-based information on the effects of resistance exercise on muscle, metabolism, and fat. The DVD places special attention on the practical application of safe, sensible, effective, and time-efficient strength training protocols that were employed in studies with the Air Force, as well as with more than 1600 previously sedent...
Resistance Exercise: Effects on Resting Metabolism, Body Composition, and Weight Management presents an overview of research-based information on the effects of resistance exercise on muscle, metabolism, and fat. The DVD places special attention on the practical application of safe, sensible, effective, and time-efficient strength training protocols that were employed in studies with the Air Force, as well as with more than 1600 previously sedentary men and women between 20 and 80 years of age. The DVD discusses the results of those investigative efforts, including the fact that subjects demonstrated high compliance rates and desirable physiological and psychological outcomes were achieved.
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Field of Study
Sports Medicine & Exercise Science
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Healthy Learning
Author / Creator
Wayne Westcott, American College of Sports Medicine
Publisher
Healthy Learning
Topic / Theme
Physiology, Muscles, Exercise, Metabolism, Body composition, Fitness professionals, Research studies and practices, Strength training, Body weight, Resistance training, Obesity
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011 by Healthy Learning
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Secrets of Glute Training
presented by Jim Stoppani and NiCole R. Keith; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 1 hour 36 mins
Discover the latest muscle assessments and best exercises guaranteed to develop stronger, more functional and better-looking glutes! From this workshop, you’ll walk away with a toolbox full of simple muscle assessments for the glutes, easy-to-use corrective exercises and the newest, most effective exercises for...
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presented by Jim Stoppani and NiCole R. Keith; produced by Healthy Learning (Monterey, CA: Healthy Learning), 1 hour 36 mins
Description
Discover the latest muscle assessments and best exercises guaranteed to develop stronger, more functional and better-looking glutes! From this workshop, you’ll walk away with a toolbox full of simple muscle assessments for the glutes, easy-to-use corrective exercises and the newest, most effective exercises for improving the strength, performance and shape of your backside!
Field of Study
Sports Medicine & Exercise Science
Content Type
Lecture/presentation
Contributor
Healthy Learning
Author / Creator
Jim Stoppani, NiCole R. Keith
Publisher
Healthy Learning
Topic / Theme
Strength training, Muscles, Exercise
Copyright Message
Copyright ©2011 by Healthy Learning
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Running America
directed by Kevin Kerwin, fl. 2005; produced by Charlie Engle, fl. 2009, Larry Meistrich, 1966- and Kate O'Neil, fl. 2005 (New York, NY: DigiNext Films), 1 hour 26 mins
On September 13, 2008 Running The Sahara's Charlie Engle teamed up with Ultra-Marathoner Marshall Ulrich for his next expedition to press the human physical and mental strengths to their limits. This time the challenge was 3,063 miles in 46 days, starting in San Francisco and running to Times Square in New York. T...
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directed by Kevin Kerwin, fl. 2005; produced by Charlie Engle, fl. 2009, Larry Meistrich, 1966- and Kate O'Neil, fl. 2005 (New York, NY: DigiNext Films), 1 hour 26 mins
Description
On September 13, 2008 Running The Sahara's Charlie Engle teamed up with Ultra-Marathoner Marshall Ulrich for his next expedition to press the human physical and mental strengths to their limits. This time the challenge was 3,063 miles in 46 days, starting in San Francisco and running to Times Square in New York. To accomplish this record breaking milestone, the runners would have to average close to SEVENTY miles each day.
Within the first...
On September 13, 2008 Running The Sahara's Charlie Engle teamed up with Ultra-Marathoner Marshall Ulrich for his next expedition to press the human physical and mental strengths to their limits. This time the challenge was 3,063 miles in 46 days, starting in San Francisco and running to Times Square in New York. To accomplish this record breaking milestone, the runners would have to average close to SEVENTY miles each day.
Within the first steps of the journey, the story set out to be captured had changed. The country beneath Charlie and Marshall began to change. This expedition delivered breathtaking running footage across the distinctive portraits of the U.S. landscape. It delivered Charlie and Marshall, two super-human icons, experiencing humanizing emotions that can be related to by the experienced and novice running enthusiast. Running America captures one of the most defining and difficult years in American history as the platform and backdrop for an amazing and unpredictable expedition.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Charlie Engle, fl. 2009, Larry Meistrich, 1966-, Kate O'Neil, fl. 2005
Author / Creator
Kevin Kerwin, fl. 2005
Publisher
DigiNext Films
Speaker / Narrator
Marshall Ulrich, fl. 2009, Charlie Engle, fl. 2009
Person Discussed
Marshall Ulrich, fl. 2009, Charlie Engle, fl. 2009
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2010 Running America LLC
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